The A-Z of Curtains + Blinds

A type of lining. An extra layer of fabric to stop light shining through so you get a good night’s sleep.

Fittings used to mount the blind or curtain pole/track to the wall or window frame.

Any combination of colours in which a style is available in.

Another word for curtains.

The fabric that you have chosen, looking into your room.

A shape (often round or pointed) screwed into a curtain pole at both ends to contain the rings (these aren’t always just round or pointed - - - our metal ones are flat).

A window which is set level with the wall.

The top of a curtain.

Installing a blind (or curtain) in the window ‘box’.

Luxurious lining - - - an additional layer of fabric between ordinary lining and face fabric.

A layer of fabric used at the back of both curtains and blinds to give it body and provide protection. Stitched offer five different types of lining.

Installing a blind above the window ‘box’, so the blind sits on the wall.

A box covering the heading and track of a curtain. The fabric equivalent is called a valance.

Even folds in a fabric to add fullness.

The amount of fabric at the bottom of the curtains at floor level.

When the window sits further back than the main wall.

One flat piece of material wrapped around a tube. These can be raised or lowered with a chain.

Elegant flat panel blinds which form horizontal folds when open.

Wooden panels fixed inside or outside a window that can be tilted to control light.

Window blinds designed to fit inside a skylight or velux window.

The folds of a curtain to the side of a window when it is pulled completely open.

A gathered band of fabric hiding a curtain track and heading. It is the fabric equivalent to a pelmet.

Horizontal, overlapping slats. The slats can be tilted to control the light and be put at any height.

Sheer fabric - - - can be used alongside curtains and blinds for privacy.